Volunteer Center

Getting Started

A Volunteer program operates much like the Human Resources Department. Volunteer positions are developed as needed by the Program Coordinator of the Volunteer Center in discussions with Department Heads and other designated Unified Government staff. A job description is developed, clearly outlining the duties performed, qualifications needed /desired, who will supervise and train the volunteer, and the time job requires.

Each volunteer is interviewed, prior to being assigned to a position, to match his/her time and talent with the appropriate job. The Program Coordinator of the Volunteer Center will, with input from the Department/Division, develop a schedule for the volunteer carefully matching the “right” person for the “right" job.

We want to thank you for considering on becoming a Unified Government Volunteer. As you contribute your time and skills, we hope you will also recognize the benefits that you receive by volunteering.

Volunteers will:

Gain valuable experience and knowledge

Develop reference base

Acquire new skills

Explore new careers

Associate with other people

Receive fellowship, reward, and recognition

Make a difference!!

The Unified Government also benefits from the contribution of the time and skills provided by professional volunteers.

Volunteers assist the Unified Government by:

Complementing paid staff and enhance services

Providing resources and expertise

Accomplishing more with less

Providing departments an opportunity to test new ideas and initiate new services